Tom Sitron

Tom Sitron

Keel Boat Instrutor

Keel-boat Certification, Spinnaker Class

Tom Sitron, with over a half century of sailing experience, has been teaching US Sailing Keelboat Certification classes for almost two decades. Tom loves teaching on the Sonar, a 23’ keelboat, and has successfully taught students from three to 93 how to sail. He firmly believes that it is never too early or too late to get started sailing, and that it is a healthy, life-long leisure activity.

An avid sailor and windsurfer, Tom’s sailing portfolio also includes competitive Laser racing. In addition to the Sonar, he has taught aboard 27’ Solings. He has also provided instruction on CYC 49’ Yachts through Caribbean Yacht Charters.

Tom embraces the goal of the Geneva Lake Sailing School and the Buddy Melges Sailing Center: to provide students with a safe and fun experience while introducing them to the thrill and adventure of sailing. As a US Sailing Certified Keelboat Instructor, Tom aims to provide each student with a unique and individualized learning strategy which will allow them to develop the mastery and competence necessary to successfully skipper a 23’ -27’ keelboat in a variety conditions.

Tom also teaches Traffic Safety School classes for Gateway Technical College. He recently retired from teaching full-time for Racine Unified School District, where he specialized in the development of learning strategies for students with disabilities. After spending 20 years teaching in the public school system, Tom finds it, “very refreshing to be able to work with adults and families with the desire and motivation to learn how to sail.”